Keratic precipitates are the most common corneal findings in which condition?

• A. Keratic precipitates
• B. Corneal edema
• C. Descemet folds
• D. Stromal scarring

Answer: (A)

Anterior uveitis causes keratic precipitates, which are inflammatory cell deposits on the corneal endothelium. They are the most common corneal finding in this condition because the inflammation sits in the anterior segment and directly affects the endothelium, leading to these visible white deposits. Keratic precipitates can be fine and round in non-granulomatous uveitis or large, greasy-appearing “mutton-fat” in granulomatous uveitis. Their presence often accompanies cells and flare in the anterior chamber, reflecting active inflammation. Other corneal findings like diffuse edema, Descemet folds, or stromal scarring arise from different processes or chronic changes and are not as characteristic as keratic precipitates in anterior uveitis.